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Advanced Discussion PhrasesExpressing opinionTo my mind,I’m of the mind that…The way I see it,As I see it,From my point of view/ perspective,I look at it like this…I’m a firm/big believer in…Look, here’s what I think…If you ask me,…I hold the view that…Personalising the topicAs far as I’m concerned…Speaking from personal experience I’d say that…In my experience, …I often find that…In my case, …Speaking for me personally, …From what I’ve seen, …I can’t speak for anyone else, but in my case…This is a topic that is close to my heart because…This really resonates with me personally because…AgreeingTotally/Absolutely/ExactlyI think we’re on the same page here.I’m with you on that one.I couldn’t agree more.Hear, hear!I’d go along with that.I was just going to say that.You took the words right out of my mouth.DisagreeingI see what you mean but…I take your point but…I beg to differ I’m afraid.I’m afraid I have to disagree with you there.Yes but if we look at it from another angle…That’s not exactly how I see it.No, you’ve lost me there.I’m afraid I just don’t buy it.Asking for opinionWhat’s your take on this?Where do you stand on this topic?What do you reckon? | w?d?j? ?rek?n |Would you go along with that? (after expressing opinion)What are your thoughts on this?RephrasingWhat I mean is...I guess what I'm trying to say is...In other words…To put it another way…How can I put this?Time BuyersIt’s funny you should ask that…That’s weird I was just talking about this the other day…Hhmmmm that’s a tough one…That’s an interesting question…Now let me see…Adding additional pointsIt’s also worth bearing in mind that...Another point worth highlighting is…What’s more/On top of thatIt must also be pointed out that…Aside from that, ................
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